''Separada'' (English: ''A Separated Woman'') is a 1994 Philippine melodrama film directed by

Chito S. Roño Chito Sarmiento Roño (; born April 26, 1954), also known as Sixto Kayko and Chito S. Roño, is a Filipino writer, producer, and director. He is known for his expansive vision and special-effects-heavy films. He came to prominence in the Cinem ...

from a screenplay written by

Ricky Lee Ricardo Arreola Lee ONA (born March 19, 1948) is a Filipino screenwriter, journalist, novelist, and playwright. Starting in 1973, he has written more than 180 film screenplays and collaborated with many of the Philippines' most notable film di ...

and

Tessie Tomas Teresita Winsett Hermosa (born October 31, 1950), better known by her stage name, Tessie Tomas, is a Filipino actress, screenwriter and stand-up comedian. Regarded as the original "Queen of Daytime TV", she is best known for hosting some of the ...

. The film stars

Maricel Soriano Maria Cecilia "Maricel" Dador Soriano (born February 25, 1965) is a Filipino actress and television personality. Known for her intense acting style and versatility, she is known for playing dramatic and comedic leading roles in films and telev ...

and

Edu Manzano Eduardo "Edu" Barrios Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino actor, television presenter, and politician. He hosted the game shows ''The Weakest Link'', '' Pilipinas, Game KNB?'', '' 1 vs. 100'', '' Asar Talo Lahat Panalo!'', and '' ...

, who were separated in real life in 1991, as the married couple whose marriage became dysfunctional when the husband committed an affair with another woman, leaving his wife to take care their two children single-handedly. It also includes the special participation of

Eddie Rodriguez Luis Clemente Enriquez (August 23, 1932 – October 12, 2001), better known by his stage name Eddie Rodriguez, was a Filipino film actor and director. Early life Enriquez was born on August 23, 1932, in Zamboanga City. He spent his childhood ...

Liza Lorena Elizabeth Ann Jolene Luciano Winsett (born October 31, 1948) known professionally as Liza Lorena is a Filipina actress. She was a First Runner-Up in the Binibining Pilipinas pageant in 1966. Career Lorena was a flight stewardess (for PAL domest ...

, and

Lani Mercado Lani Mercado-Revilla (; born Jesusa Victoria Garcia Hernandez-Bautista; April 13, 1968) is a Filipino actress and politician serving as representative of Cavite's 2nd district, which comprises only the city of Bacoor, from 2010 to 2016. Pers ...

, and the introduction of then-child stars

Patrick Garcia Franz Patrick Velasco Garcia (; born September 14, 1981), is a Filipino actor and model. Early life At the age of 9, Garcia started as an altar boy at St. James Parish Church Headed by Bro. Paul Abiog of Ayala, Alabang where they used to live. ...

and

Angelica Panganiban Angelica Panganiban (; born Angelica Jane David Charlson on November 4, 1986) is a Filipino actress and vlogger. Regarded as the new “Queen of Drama” by various media outlets, she is recognized as one of the most seasoned and versatile actr ...

in cinema. Produced and distributed by

Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc., trade name, doing business as Star Cinema and also known as ABS-CBN Films (since 2018), is a Philippines, Philippine film studio, film, television production company, production and distribution (marketing), di ...

, the film was theatrically released on 12 October 1994 and became successful at the box office and received acclaim from critics and audiences. In 2018, the film was digitally restored and remastered by ABS-CBN Film Restoration, in partnership with Central Digital Lab.

Synopsis

Melissa became a single parent to their two children, Vincent and Jenny, when she discovered that her husband Dodie committed an affair with another woman.

Cast

Production

Director

directed many films of different genres including family dramas and romance and when it comes to directing films about "separation", he decided to make ''Separada'' unique from most films about the said subject. He said that he wanted to direct a film "that is sophisticated, something different from the usual domestic melodrama" and departs the idea of a woman going into a state of sadness and despair when her husband ditches her for the mistress. Sharmaine Arnaiz, who was cast as Sandy in the film, said that she is not concerned and worried about typecasting her as the "mistress" and she admitted that the film relates to her because the separation between Maricel and Edu's respective characters are reminiscent to her parents' separation.

Reception

Chantal Ramos, a reviewer for Sinegang.PH, gave the film four out of five stars, praising its plot, direction, acting performances, and emotional impact to the audience. According to Ramos, the film is described as "a querida movie that, for once, prizes authenticity over sensationalism" and "a stark contrast" to the other film also helmed by Roño, Lee, and Soriano, ''

Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'' (International title: ''One Great Love'' / ) is a 2011 Philippine television drama family military series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Ruel S. Bayani, Darnel Joy R. Villaflor and Avel E. Sunpongco, it stars C ...

''.

References

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* {{Chito S. Roño 1994 films 1994 drama films 1990s melodrama films 1990s Philippine films Philippine drama films 1990s Tagalog-language films Films directed by Chito S. Roño Films produced by Charo Santos-Concio Films produced by Lily Y. Monteverde Films produced by Malou N. Santos Films produced by Simon C. Ongpin Films with screenplays by Ricky Lee Films scored by Nonong Buencamino Star Cinema films Star Cinema drama films Films about single parent families